Both HB 61 and 51 were passed to the House for concurrence, while SB 95 was transmitted to the House.
; and a bill that regulates the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl, which are chemicals used in firefighting substances.
, a bill that raises the age for tobacco, nicotine, and e-cigarette sales from 19 years old to 21 years old, as well as taxes on electronic smoking products. A portion of revenues generated from the tax will go toward tobacco use education and cessation. Senator Jesse Kiehl of Juneau said the move is aimed at reducing a growing addiction in the younger generations, specifically high school-aged children.As lawmakers set to enter into the last day of the regular session, the state’s operating budget is still being held in the Senate which adjourned at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. It is set to convene again at 11 a.m. on Wednesday.
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